Jefferies has recently raised Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) stock to Buy rating, as announced on June 7, 2022, according to Finviz. Earlier, on October 29, 2021, The Benchmark Company had raised the stock from a Hold to Buy, setting a price target of $16. B. Riley Securities also raised Buy rating with a price target of $22. Additionally, Vertical Research reduced Hold rating on August 7, 2020, with a target price of $3. Clarksons Platou analysts, in their report published on May 7, 2020, also reduced Neutral rating for Peabody Energy Corp’s stock. Analyst ratings are significant because they provide insights into stock performance expectations, influencing investor decisions and market sentiment.
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Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) Stock Trading Recap
On Monday, Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) stock saw a decline, ending the day at $28.23 which represents a decrease of $-0.47 or -1.64% from the prior close of $28.7. The stock opened at $28.62 and touched a low of $27.76 during the day, reaching a high of $28.62. The volume of shares traded was 1.84 million falling short of the average volume of 2.78 million.
BTU Stock Performance and Moving Averages
In recent trading, Peabody Energy Corp (BTU) stock price has shown some volatility, fluctuating 7.22% over the last five trades and 4.13% over the past 30 trades. This represents a notable shift from earlier in the year. Over the last six months, the stock has risen by 26.54%, and it has gained 23.98% in the previous three months. Currently, BTU is trading at 8.43%, 13.66%, and 18.13% relative to its 20-Day, 50-Day, and 200-Day Simple Moving Averages, respectively.
As of the latest trading close, BTU, a Energy sector stock, is trading -5.71% below its 52-week high but remains 39.68% above its 52-week low. The Average True Range (ATR) (14 days) of 0.98 highlights the stock’s average volatility, providing insight into how much the price typically fluctuates. This measure is crucial for understanding potential price swings and assessing overall market risk.
Peabody Energy Corp’s Profitability and Valuation Ratios
Peabody Energy Corp’s profitability metrics reveal strong financial health. The company currently boasts an operating margin of 10.78% and a profit margin of 12.46%, with a gross margin of 26.54%. The profit margin, also known as the revenue ratio or gross profit ratio, measures how efficiently a company converts sales into net income; higher margins indicate greater profitability.
In terms of valuation, Peabody Energy Corp’s market capitalization stands at $3.51 billion. Market cap represents the total value of all outstanding shares and is a key indicator of a company’s market value. The stock’s price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 7.48, assessing the company’s valuation relative to its earnings. The forward P/E ratio, which uses projected earnings for the next financial year, is 10.55. Additionally, the Price-to-Sales Ratio is 0.82, reflecting the market’s valuation of the company’s sales, while the Price-to-Book Ratio is 0.94, comparing the market value to the company’s book value.
Understanding Insider Trading
Investors often prefer to invest in shares held by company insiders, as management is typically more aligned with the company’s success and shareholder interests. Currently, insiders own just 0.66% of Peabody Energy Corp (BTU)’s shares, while financial institutions hold 90.29%.
Notable insider trades include Spurbeck Mark, EVP and CFO at Peabody Energy Corp (BTU), who sold 10000 shares on Nov 06 ’24, at $29.52 each, totaling $0.30 million. On Feb 27 ’24, Jarboe Scott T., CAO and Corporate Secretary, sold 14582 shares for $24.85 each, amounting to $0.36 million. Additionally, on Feb 23 ’24, Yeates Darren Ronald sold 25793 shares at $24.71 each, generating $0.64 million.
